Jun. 28, 2013

The Earth was flat 500 years ago. IT WAS A FACT! Evolution, Creation, we could be someones SEA Monkeys, ALL OF IT IS Theory and should be addressed as such!

— John D Robinson

It’s a theory and all views need to be addressed.

— Kelly Clark

Mr. Wiley... Please do not lower us to the mental capacity of the other primates. We humans are supposed to be the more intelligent species. Evolution is a fact. Period.

— Tom Wieland

Ron Willey is clearly confusing one common usage of “theory” with the scientific meaning of the term as given here by the National Academy of Sciences: “Theory: In science, a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses.” This effort to confuse the meaning of the word is a common tactic of creationists. Rather than let Willey’s statement go unchallenged, it would have been more informative for readers, and better journalistic practice, for the paper (to have) pointed this out.

— Jerry Alpern

Although I appreciate fundamentalists’ rights and viewpoints, (imagine) if everyone were able to be transported to certain sites of evolutionary evidence (i.e. southern Africa, Galapagos, etc.) and for educational purposes must divest themselves of religious/sectarian prejudice. Evidentiary science must prevail. Otherwise we are stuck in a close-minded rut.

— Mellinda Pedigo Brandon

I agree with Melinda’s comments. It’s my hope that our school system will eventually grow up and focus on the reality of science and observation as opposed to authority and obedience.

— Barbara Hood

Thanks Mellinda. I believe in science. I practice loving-kindness and compassion. Works for me.

— Terry Wimmer

Agree with previous posts. Fundamentalists should not try to impose their views on the entire population.